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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1908
Page
4
The Commercial Tribune, established 1792, published in Cincinnati. This front-page line-up lists subscription rates for daily and weekly editions, including post prepaid mail options, Sunday and omitting Sunday variants, with yearly and six month terms.
Delivered by carrier notices outline subscription rates and payment methods. Postage abroad to Britain and the Continent is listed with three months, six months, and yearly options. payments in advance via various methods. Offices in Cincinnati and bureaus in Covington Newport and London noted.
Mild weather with scattered rain in central valleys and colder conditions in the west brought snow to Iowa Illinois Michigan and Missouri. Cincinnati saw 25 to 46 degrees as a Weather Bureau record compares this day with the prior three years noting highs and lows and precipitation.
The forecast shows rain or snow in Ohio and West Virginia on Thursday with colder conditions central and east. Indiana faces a cold wave with snow in the extreme northwest and brisk northwest winds, turning fair and much colder Friday. Kentucky expects rain or snow Thursday then much colder, followed by fair conditions Friday.
Shipping notices show sailings and arrivals at New York, Southampton, Liverpool, Boston, and Barcelona. Vessels listed include Oceanic to Southampton via Plymouth Cherbourg, Coronet to St Vincent, Adriatic to New York, and Kronprinz Wilhelm arriving at Bremen from New York.
A long list of individuals and firms linked by regional references appears, showing connections across Chicago New York Bellefontaine Findlay Pittsburg Chattanooga Lexington and other cities. Notable names include Munro Joseph Lee Barrett and George Gorham with multiple dates and locations.
The piece argues for sincerity of purpose in seeking party nomination and condemns Senator Foraker for defying primary rules. It notes lieutenants in multiple counties seeking to overturn the State Central Committee call, challenging the legitimacy of the primary and asking Ohio Republicans to judge his candor and loyalty.
As Kentucky nears Abraham Lincoln’s centennial birth observance, the piece argues for honoring Lincoln and Jefferson Davis, both Kentuckians and American figures. It notes their divergent paths and triumphs, praises their integrity, and suggests Kentucky consider their shared legacy in the National Hall of Fame.
The piece debunks the notion that Senator David R Atchison served as U S president for a day when Polk failed to die in office. It explains Polk remained president until Taylor and Fillmore were sworn in and that no interregnum existed. It notes Atchison did not take oath or draw salary and emphasizes no one held the presidency for a single day.
The Kentucky branch declares it will prosecute Tobacco Trust buyers to the full extent of the law. It notes there are no buyers at present and that planters must be free to sell to whomever they choose as a right in their trade.
The investigation struggles to identify a single culprit as the disaster stems from municipal approval for a theater to use headlight illumination, causing widespread incineration and damage.
The reader critiques a governor’s mercy for a convict who wrote poetry and questions whether saving Sah and granting the request would have better addressed the issue. The remark implies a debate on clemency and its motivations.
Reports say the funeral for the courteous Tennesseean who called his neighbor "old pop eye" drew one of the largest, most impressive gatherings ever held on the Great Smoky Range, reflecting strong local respect and memory.
Grieved editor Harden could not attend the small Unter-den-Lin event due to an unavoidable engagement elsewhere. The absence leaves readers without his expected commentary on the proceeding.
The remark questions Booth Tarkington's claim by suggesting filing his alleged double as Exhibit A for identification would bolster credibility.
The note remarks Chauncey Derew has not cheeped for a fort night or more, implying a period of silence or absence. It frames the subject as dormant amid ongoing chatter.
The candidate who isn't busy heading off a nomination these days save Mr. Bryan of course isn't much of a candidate.
Georgia expresses relief that despite whisky prohibition she cannot lose quinine. The remark highlights tension between temperance laws and medicinal need during the era.
A brief reflective piece notes that the New Year brings escalating horrors relative to the old year, claiming the new period deepens fear while the past year appears milder by comparison. The tone remains somber and resigned as events unfold.
The writer notes readerlaimed responses to Kipling's puzzle referencing Bunyan Defoe Burns Heine Wilson and Pepys. A doctor explains June weddings stem from nature and royal precedents. spring mating and trade apathy also discussed alongside Belgian bloodhounds used by New York police and a look at humane dog policing.
New York traveler Norman F. Molford praises Japanese hotels for honoring guests with farewell towels. San dusky’s George T. Ulrich criticizes justice courts, hinting at constitutional changes. Portland’s George Wallack argues buzzards are scarce in Maine and need importation. Buffalo’s A T Washington suggests liquor tax shifts to drinkers. J S Stearns notes steady business in Stearns Kentucky village. Henry Watterson and wife travel from Louisville to New York then Florida.
Dr Shrady urged rest and warmth as the best defense against grip leading to pneumonia. Advice includes bed rest, gentle perspiration, warm drinks, sun exposure, and careful use of light remedies. avoid haste to treat with coal tars or proprietary products.
A letter to the editor argues against restoring In God We Trust on gold coins. It criticizes religious agitation, defends President’s secular policy, and condemns Congress and clerical influence as distractions from national priorities. The authors, signing as James O. Dobson, reference Salmon P. Chase and historical coinage.
The Los Angeles Times celebrates its twenty seventh year with a midwinter issue dated January 1, 1908. The paper praises the artistic quality of the commemorative edition and asserts it will stand as a high water mark in newspaper work.
Port Jervis Dispatch reports a 7 year old, rheumatic Erastus Warfield chased by a mysterious beast for three miles to a neighbor’s home. He burst in shouting of a drove of bears while his mule, left sick at his shack, calmly waited outside. The neighbor checked the area with a gun as the creature was not found.
In a satirical letter to McDoodle's Magazine the author mocks the U S Navy ship Oklahoma. He calls for louder guns noisier berths and fewer engines suggesting painted stripes and floating gardens while poking fun at crew comforts and ship design practices. The piece ends with the signature Dick Deadeye.
The report describes Emil Clavier's paper yarn xyolin used in rugs and carpets and other textiles. It highlights cheapness, durability, elastic tread, dust resistance, and ease of cleaning. Paper floor coverings are produced in ingrain-like designs and exported to the United States, with towels and hats also made from spun paper fiber.
Hamilton County Republican Central Committee plans today’s meeting at Central Turner Hall to choose delegates for the State Convention and possibly endorse Governor Harris and Attorney General Wade Ellis. Debate over district delegate plans and a potential Taft Foraker Harris alignment underscores hopes for party harmony.
The material is praised as wonderfully successful for wall hangings and furniture coverings. It works for mural decoration when nailed or pasted, with color that makes tapestries effective. It resists light dampness and rain, giving it durability for veranda furniture. It may suit certain garments as well.
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